kandy


Kandy, in Sri Lanka, is the last capital of the ancient Sinhalese kings and a major cultural and religious center nestled in the central highlands. It is renowned for the sacred Temple of the Tooth, which houses a relic of the Buddha, as well as its picturesque lake, colonial-era architecture, lush botanical gardens, and the vibrant Esala Perahera festival, embodying the island’s living Buddhist heritage.


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